grams to kilograms

This converter makes instant conversions from grams (oz) to kilograms (kg). It also provides the conversion steps. To use the converter, please provide a value in the input field. The converter will begin making conversions as the values are being typed in.

How many kilograms in a gram?

Both gram and kilogram are units of mass in the International System of Units (SI). In SI, units of measurement are comprised of a base unit and a prefix that describes the magnitude of the unit. The base unit of the kilogram is the gram, and the prefix "kilo-" indicates the magnitude 10³. In other words, a kilogram is 1000 grams. Based on this definition, there are = 0.001 kilograms in a gram.

How to convert grams to kilograms

Based on the definition of 1000 grams in a kilogram, the gram to kilogram conversion formula is:

Thus, to convert from grams to kilograms, divide a value in grams by 1000. For example, convert a brick weighed 2450 grams to kilograms: